1. (a) “Assessment of suitability for placement” is the period of evaluation and review for purposes of determining whether the California School for the Deaf (CSD) is the appropriate placement for a deaf applicant.
2. (b) “Deaf applicant” is a pupil who seeks admission into the CSD's educational program and whose primary disability is severe hearing loss. A deaf applicant may also demonstrate the ability to use spoken language and may require related speech services.
3. (c) “Enrollment” is the registration of the deaf applicant into CSD's educational program.
4. (d) “Severe hearing loss” is a hearing loss so severe that it adversely affects the pupil's educational performance and ability to access the general education curriculum in a regular education program so that direct instruction using sign language is required.
5. (e) “Temporary assignment” is an applicant's presence at the CSD for purposes of completing an assessment of suitability for placement at the school. A temporary assignment shall not exceed the time limits set forth in Education Code section 56344(a), and does not guarantee admission. For purposes of stay put, a temporary assignment shall not constitute the last agreed upon placement.

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

Note: Authority cited: Section 59020, Education Code. Reference: 5 CCR Section 3030(a); Section 56342(a), Education Code; and 34 CFR Section 300.555.

History

1. New subchapter 2 (articles 1-2, sections 17660-17667), article 1 (sections 17660-17663) and section filed 8-13-2007; operative 8-13-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 33).